Subtract 1/72 from 42/27
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1/72
42/27 - 1/72 is 37/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
42/27 = 42 × 8/27 × 8 = 336/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
1/72 = 1 × 3/72 × 3 = 3/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/216 - 3/216 = 336 - 3/216 = 333/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/24
- In mixed form: 113/24
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